Dacia Logan 2012 vs Volkswagen Golf 2012
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Dacia Logan is available only with front wheel drive, while Volkswagen Golf can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 0.9 - 1.5 (petrol, diesel, lPG) | 1.2 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. Dacia Logan is available also with LPG engines. LPG engines generally provide lower running costs and cleaner emissions compared to petrol and diesel engines. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 - 90 HP | 85 - 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 104 - 220 NM | 160 - 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 - 15.1 seconds | 4.9 - 11.9 seconds | |
| In general, Volkswagen Golf are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Dacia Logan. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 - 7.6 | 3.8 - 7.1 | |
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Dacia Logan petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. On average, Dacia Logan equipped with diesel engines consume 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.35 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.45 m | |
| Dacia Logan is 9 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Dacia Logan is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1250 litres | 1270 litres | |
| Dacia Logan has 130 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 20 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Logan is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`561 kg | ~ 1`815 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`032 kg | ~ 1`292 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 529 kg | ~ 523 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 7400 | |
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